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Three Fives KitDatasheet (Rev 2.

0, May 2014) 1
The Three Fives Discrete 555 Timer kit from Evil Mad
Scientist Laboratories is faithful and functional transistor-
scale replica of the classic NE555 timer integrated circuit.
Designed by Eric Schlaepfer (tubetime.us), in
collaboration with Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories.
Main Specications
Kit type: Through-hole soldering kit
Assembly instructions: Printed, included with kit
Assembly time: 30-60 minutes (typical)
Function: Equivalent circuit to NE555 timer IC.
Some performance characteristics differ; Refer to Abs.
Maximum ratings and Electrical Characteristics
RoHS compliance: All kit components are RoHS
compliant (lead free)
Connection methods: Terminal posts (bare wire, lug,
or alligator clip) or solder
The Three Fives
Discrete 555 Timer
Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories / evilmadscientist.com
175 San Lazaro Ave., Ste. 150 Sunnyvale CA 94086
Questions? Please contact us: sales@evilmadscientist.com
DATASHEET
Block Diagram / Pinout
Re-create one of the most classic, popular,
and all-around useful chips of all time.
Kit version 2.0
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Kit Contents
Aluminum Display Stand (2 pieces)
Printed circuit board
w/ threaded inserts.
Thumbscrew terminal posts: 6 gray, 1 red, 1 black
Transistors
Resistors
Screws and spacers for stand
Contents of the Three Fives kit:
The Three Fives printed circuit board (extra thick 0.100),
pre-tted with eight 8-32 threaded inserts
The transistors and resistors required to assemble the kit
Eight thumbscrews (terminal posts) with color-coded caps (1 red, 1 black, 6 gray)
Two-piece IC Legs stand, anodized aluminum
Mounting screws and spacers for attaching the IC Legs stand
Printed assembly instructions (not shown)
Tools and materials required for assembly (not included with kit):
Soldering iron
Solder
Wire clippers
Phillips head screwdriver (#2 size recommended).
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Schematic Diagram
Reference Qty Type Value
Q1-4, Q14-18, Q20-22, Q24 13 NPN Transistor 2N3904
Q5-13, Q19A, Q19B, Q23, Q25 13 PNP Transistor 2N3906
R1, R3, R7, R8, R9, R11, R15 7 Resistor, W 4.7 k
R2 1 Resistor, W 820
R4 1 Resistor, W 1 k
R5 1 Resistor, W 10 k
R6, R17 1 Resistor, W 100 k
R10 1 Resistor, W 15 k
R12 1 Resistor, W 6.8 k
R13 1 Resistor, W 3.9 k
R14 1 Resistor, W 220
R16 1 Resistor, W 100
Electrical Components
1
J8
Vcc
1
2
3
Q1
`3904
R1
4.7k
R2
820
R3
4.7k
3
2
1
Q5
`3906
3
2
1
Q6
`3906
3
2
1
Q7
`3906
3
2
1
Q8
`3906
1
2
3
Q2
`3904
1
J6
Threshold 1
2
3
Q4
`3904
1
2
3
Q3
`3904
R5
10k
1
J5
Control Voltage
1
J1
GND
R7
4.7k
R4
1k
3
2
1
Q9
`3906
R8
4.7k
R9
4.7k
3
2
1
Q10
`3906
3
2
1
Q11
`3906
3
2
1
Q12
`3906
3
2
1
Q13
`3906
1
J2
Trigger
3
2
1
Q19B
`3906
3
2
1
Q19A
`3906
R12
6.8k
R10
15k
R11
4.7k
1
2
3
Q21
`3904
R13
3.9k
1
2
3
Q22
`3904
1
2
3
Q24
`3904
R14
220
1
2
3
Q20
`3904
1
2
3
Q18
`3904
3
2
1
Q23
`3906
R15
4.7k
R16
100
1
2
3
Q16
`3904
1
2
3
Q15
`3904
1
2
3
Q17
`3904
1
2
3
Q14
`3904
3
2
1
Q25
`3906
1 J3
Output
1 J4
Reset
1 J7
Discharge
THRESHOLD COMPARATOR TRIGGER COMPARATOR FLIPFLOP OUTPUT
RESET / DISCHARGE
R6
100k
R17
100k
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Parameter Symbol Value Unit
Supply Voltage VCC 18 V
Output current IO 100 mA
Input voltage (Control Voltage, Threshold, Trigger, Reset pins) VIN VCC
1
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Notes:
1. Exception for kit version 1.0 (without R17 and notch in PCB outline) only:
Input voltage at reset pin (VRST) should be kept to lesser of VCC or 6.6 V.
For VCC > 6.6 V, Reset pin may be pulled up to Vcc through a 100 kilohm resistor.
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Electrical Characteristics
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Supply Voltage VCC 4 18 V
Supply Current ICC VCC = 5 V, Low state 3 mA
VCC = 15 V, Low state 10
Threshold Voltage VTH VCC = 5 V 3.3 V
VCC = 15 V 10.0
Threshold Current ITH 10 nA
Trigger Voltage VTR VCC = 5 V 1.67 V
VCC = 15 V 5.0
Trigger Current ITR TRIG at 0 V 10 nA
Reset Voltage
1
VRST 0.4 V
Reset Current IRST 0.2 mA
Control Voltage Level VC VCC = 5 V 3.33 V
Discharge Pin Leakage ILKG 1 nA
Discharge Pin Output Voltage Low VDL VCC = 5 V, IO = -5 mA 50 mV
Output Pin Voltage High
2
VOH VCC = 5 V, No load 4.5 V
VCC = 5 V, IO = 100 mA 3.3 V
VCC = 15 V, IO = 100 mA 13.3 V
Output Pin Voltage Low
2
VOL VCC = 5 V, IO = -5 mA 50 mV
VCC = 5 V, IO = -8 mA 100 mV
VCC = 15 V, IO = -10 mA 0.1 V
VCC = 15 V, IO = -50 mA 0.4 V
VCC = 15 V, IO = -100 mA 2.0 V
Notes:
1. Specied with trigger input high.
2. For long term static operation, limit to 50 mA maximum.
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Printed Circuit Board:
Physical layout and mounting holes
Additional physical specications:
Printed Circuit Board size: 5.215 X 3.175 inches (13.25 X 8.06 cm) wide
PCB thickness: 0.100" (2.54 mm) nominal, not including threaded inserts
PCB thickness: 0.196" (4.98 mm) nominal, including threaded inserts
Overall thickness: Allow 0.5" min. clearance above and below circuit board
Mounting holes: Six #6 clearance holes provided. See drawing for locations.
Nominal height of IC legs stand: 1.25 inches (3.175 cm), not including spacers
Nominal height of IC legs stand: 1.31 inches (3.33 cm), including spacers, to bottom of PCB.
Mounting hole X6
.145 Thru (#6 Clearance)
Terminal hole X8
PCB in kit has 8-32 threaded insert
(PEM #KF2-832-ET) pre-installed.
Bare PCB: .250 Thru
Note: All dimensions are in INCHES.
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Bare PCB
Assembled PCB with stand
(Terminal posts removed)
Additional Photos
Assembled kit with stand and
terminal posts (top view)
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